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Aristida purpurea var. purpurea Purple three-awn

Warm season, drought tolerant perennial bunchgrass occurring on well-drained soils along roadsides, flats, benches and mesas. Provides good forage before going to seed. Starts growth in early spring and again in late summer. Establishes easily and rapidly, invades disturbed sites. Useful where perennial grass is wanted in the hot deserts of the southwest. Difficult to plant by drilling; broadcast seeding is recommended.

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Species Attributes

Height:

1 - 24 in.

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Warm

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

8 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Average

Moderately Fine:

Not Adapted

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

6 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

0.80 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

250,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Summer Fall

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